"One of Cabot's trainers, the beautiful Parmistanian princess Rubali, refuses to speak to him, then changes her mind without comment."
"A cross between a Bond movie, Bloodsport, and brain damage, Gymkata is a wild misfire that remains riveting for all the wrong reasons."
On the 40th anniversary of Gymkata, the review highlights how Hollywood's trend-chasing led to this bizarre 1985 film, which features gymnast Kurt Thomas in a ludicrous plot set in a fictional Central Asian nation. The movie, an odd mix of action and comedy, showcases a competition for wishes amidst geopolitical reflections of the Reagan era. Despite its flaws, Gymkata's unique premise and execution provide a fascinating look at 80s filmmaking, encapsulating a time when studios sought to capitalize on every passing fad, including the surge of gymnastics.
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